Full-Time Faculty Surgical Technology Program

Who We Are:

We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:

• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

The Position:

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

 INSTRUCTION

•    Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes. 
•    Provide supervision of students in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical externship environments as related to instruction within the Surgical Technology program. 
•    Assist with coordination of clinical rotations sites for students. 
•    Assist with Inventory control and maintenance of lab supplies. 
•    Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes. 
•    Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices. 
•    Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes. 
•    Use Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication. 

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS 

•    Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff. 
•    Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources. 
•    Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2). 
•    Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means. 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

•    Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study. 
•    Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure. 
•    Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning. 

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH 

•    Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college. 
•    Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 

•    Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects. 
•    Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations). 
•    Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration. 
•    Participate in college/campus-wide meetings a